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Reducing Test and Performance Anxiety "Has this ever happened to you? You’ve been studying hard for your chemistry midterm, but when you walk into your exam, your mind goes blank. As you sit down to start your test, you notice your sweaty palms and a pit in your stomach." * Or you create a killer presentation and rehearse until you know it by heart, but when you get up in front of the class, you can't remember anything you prepared. Not to worry - even though public speaking and test-taking can be anxiety- provoking, there are strategies you can use to make sure you stay calm, cool, and collected under pressure. Don't miss this week's Success in 30 Minutes  workshop for even more!

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Ten Ways to Overcome Test Anxiety* Be prepared Get a good night's sleep Fuel up Get to class early Have a positive attitude Read carefully Just start Don't pay attention to what other people are doing Watch the clock Focus on calm breathing and positive thoughts

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Please note: Videos in "Success in 30 Minute" campaigns are not produced by the UConn School of Business Office of Undergraduate Advising. They are merely included as resources to help students. *10 Ways to Overcome Test Anxiety."  The Princeton Review , The Princeton Review, 2018, www.princetonreview.com/college-advice/test-anxiety. Accessed 2 July 2018.